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<p>Researchers are collecting data on college students in Rhode Island and three other states, who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder.</p><p>Rhode Island Public Radio's Elisabeth Harrison reports the study is believed to be the first of it's kind, following hundreds of college students over a five-year period.</p><p>The study follows more than 400 college students in Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Roughly half have been diagnosed with ADHD, the other half do not have attention issues.</p>Sat, 27 Dec 2014 17:26:59 +0000Elisabeth Harrison44135 at http://ripr.orgStudy Looks At ADHD In College StudentsPrescription Drug Abuse On The Rise On College Campuses Across The Countryhttp://ripr.org/post/prescription-drug-abuse-rise-college-campuses-across-country
<p>College students have long been known to experiment with drinking when they’re blowing off steam, and even use illegal drugs like marijuana.</p><p></p><p>But a growing number of college students are now turning to prescription drugs to get ahead academically.</p><p>The drugs, like Adderall, are used legally to treat conditions like Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, and they’re increasingly common on college campuses around the country.</p>Tue, 03 Dec 2013 14:01:20 +0000Elisabeth Harrison25678 at http://ripr.orgPrescription Drug Abuse On The Rise On College Campuses Across The Country